To the Head-Men and Warriors of the Lower Creeks.
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
To the Head-Men and Warriors of the Lower Creeks.
Description
Author, possibly indian agent, expresses desire for peace and regrets loss of life caused by white warriors. Warns against any hostilities against whites. Will not hold lower Creeks accountable of transgressions of Upper Creeks. Mentions Mr Barnard and Mr Galphin and Treaty at Shoulderbone and Alexander McGillivray.
short description
To the Head-men and warriors of the Lower Creeks.
year created
1787
month created
06
day created
29
recipient
in collection
in publication
note
American State Papers, Part II, vol. 1, p. 32-33.
notable person/group
Head men
warriors
Lower Creeks
Creek Indians
Barnard
our warriors
peaceful inhabitants
large army
Upper Creeks
John Galhpin
Alexander McGillivray
beloved man
notable location
Oconee River
Creek Nation
settlements
Shoulderbone
White town
lower towns
notable item/thing
killed
revenge the murders
talks
peace
hostilities
property
great council
mischief
duty
last treaty
solemn engagements
notable phrase
It was impossible then to distinguish whether you were our friends or enemies
it will be impossible to prevent our warriors from doing themselves justice
document number
1787062990000
Item sets
Document instances
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| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: American State Papers | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recipient | Headmen and Warriors of Lower Creeks | [unknown] | [n/a] |